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Lunch & Learn: Fourth Industrial Revolution and Workforce of the Future
by Dawn Garcia, Pursuit of Excellence, LLC

Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
PESI Conference Room
Cost to attend: $20

Sponsored by: Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, PESI and Weld Riley, S.C.

At this month’s Lunch & Learn session, Dawn Garcia, founder of Pursuit of Excellence, LLC, will reveal the projected changes to your workforce from the fourth industrial revolution, coming at your business at 90 mph! What should you expect? What roles will stay, go, or be substantially different? Find out how to position your team for success now, and into the future! If you’re an employer, your future workforce and business success will depend on this...

Specific takeaways from this session include: 

• A vision of the workforce of the future (by 2025)     
• An inventory – roles at risk     
• Role transitions – preparing for action
• Technology solutions & tools
• Creating your fourth industrial revolution workforce plan

About the Presenter

Dawn Garcia, MBA, MS, CMQ-OE, has served in healthcare, business and educational leadership roles over the course of her career, including corporate leadership and graduate program faculty. Five and a half years ago she launched Pursuit of Excellence, LLC, a business management consulting agency based in Eau Claire, WI, to assist business leaders with leadership and talent development, business strategy & execution, and operational excellence.

To register, click here or call the Chamber at (715) 834-1204.

Sales Conference Seminar Presenters and Sponsors Wanted! 

Thursday, February 28, 2019
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
The Florian Gardens Conference Center 

Presenters Needed!

The Chamber will present its annual Sales Conference and is seeking proposals from individuals who would be willing to volunteer to present a keynote or one-hour session on an aspect of sales. Do you have experience that you would be willing to share? We are looking for topics on a variety of subjects, such as:

• Account Planning
• Relationship Building
• Negotiating
• Time Management for Sales People
• Basics of Selling
• Referrals
• Recruiting Sales People
• Personality Profiling in Sales
• Time Management for Sales People
• How to Use Sales Force Effectively
• Sales for the Non-Sales Person
• How to Use Technology to Woo Customers
• Legal Aspects of Sales

Benefits of Speaking
While this is a volunteer opportunity, speakers receive recognition in marketing material and at the conference. All speakers are invited to attend the entire conference as our guest. And best of all, you are able to promote yourself and your business to hundreds of Chamber members.

If interested in presenting, please complete this form and return to Jenna Ziegler or fax to 715-834-1956 by November 30, 2018.

 

We encourage any Chamber member’s employees ages 21 – 40 to join our Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley organization! To find out more information about this program or to fill out an application, head to the Chamber’s website and check out our Facebook page.

Want YP to come to you? Schedule an informational presentation at your office - YP leadership will come on site and present this program to your employees! Email Casey Schumacher or call (715) 858-0614 for more information on this opportunity.  

Thursday, November 29
4-5:30 p.m.
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
PESI Conference Room
101 N. Farwell Street
Cost to Attend: $5 

What happens when government policies impact your business? How do you make sure your voice is heard when decisions are made at City Hall, the County Courthouse, Madison or Washington?

Attend this fast-paced, but informative session to get the lowdown on how government really works, what decisions are made at what level, and how to be the most effective when you want to weigh in on an issue that's important to you. This non-partisan program will be led by the Chamber's Governmental Affairs and Workforce Director, Scott Rogers.

To register, click here>>

Presented by the Chamber's Business Advocacy Initiative in partnership with Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley. The Chamber's Advocacy sponsors include: Miron Construction, Xcel Energy, Banbury Place/Cigan Properties and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative. 

Save the Date! 25th Annual Chippewa Valley Rally Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Mark your calendar now – and help us bring the Chippewa Valley’s voice to Madison in January.

This one-day event is jointly sponsored by the Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce.  We’ll be there to bring our region’s important economic, education and infrastructure issues to the attention of state government. You’ll participate in pre-scheduled small group meetings with legislators and their aides, an exclusive luncheon with the Governor (invited), meetings with top state officials, an informal closing reception, and more. Everything is taken care of, including charter bus transportation to and from Madison (or you can travel on your own if you prefer).

Click here to register or for more information>>>

Sponsorships are also available. Contact Scott Rogers at the Chamber. 

Please join us for the monthly Business After Hours. Network with other business people in a social atmosphere. It is a great opportunity to make those important business connections.

This month's Business After Hours is sponsored by: The Florian Gardens Conference Center, Nohre & Company, S.C., CPAs, Northwestern Bank and Spectrum Insurance Group

Admission is $6 at the door for members. Passes may be purchased in advance for $5 each (minimum of four)  Registration is not required for this event.

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Read the current Small Street Journal for updates and announcements from Chamber members. Please submit your updates to Jenna Ziegler.